More Than Velocity

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Stanley, former professional pitcher, owner of Complete Game in New Jersey, and founder of Complete Game Solutions, to discuss what it really takes to develop athletes—and build a thriving training business. Patrick shares lessons from his professional baseball career, why the mental game often determines long-term success, and how facilities can move beyond transactional lessons to create systems that consistently develop players. The conversation also explores how Complete Game integrates technology like ArmCare, TrackMan, motion capture, force plates, and Proteus into a practical development model that helps athletes train smarter while giving coaches actionable information—not just more data. In this episode: • Why player development is about more than mechanics • The overlooked importance of mental performance in baseball • Common mistakes that limit training facilities • Building systems instead of relying on individual coaching • Using assessments to create individualized development plans • How ArmCare fits into a modern baseball performance model • Lessons learned from professional baseball and years of coaching Connect with Patrick: On the web at https://completegametraining.com On Instagram at Complete Game Solutions: https://www.instagram.com/completegamebaseball/   #Baseball #PlayerDevelopment #Pitching #ArmCare #SportsPerformance #BaseballTraining #YouthBaseball #Coaching #StrengthAndConditioning #MoreThanVelocity

Ryan Cullen isn't just another talented young baseball player. At just 14 years old, he's already built a process that's better than that of many professional athletes—centered on measuring arm health, managing fatigue, preparing intentionally, and taking ownership of his development. In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Ryan Croton sits down with Ryan and his father, Lance, to discuss their journey after an early throwing injury changed the way they approached baseball. What followed was a commitment to learning, objective testing, and creating a system that allows Ryan to train harder while reducing unnecessary risk. Throughout the conversation, they discuss: How Ryan uses the ArmCare Fresh Exam and Post Exam before and after games Why measuring fatigue is more valuable than guessing The importance of a structured throwing ramp-up How proper arm preparation helps him feel confident every time he takes the mound Ryan's progression from the upper-50s/low-60s into the 70s. Building strength without outgrowing arm capacity Why communication between players, parents, and coaches matters Lessons every baseball family can apply to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best This conversation is about creating habits that support a long, healthy baseball career. Learn more about ArmCare: https://armcare.com

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we answer some of the most common questions parents, coaches, and players have about using ArmCare correctly. We cover: The best way to get started with ArmCare Common setup mistakes that hurt data quality How to balance ArmCare with weight room training What to do when an athlete’s arm feels fatigued When to modify training vs push through How recovery impacts strength, velocity, and injury risk Why workload management matters more than most people realize The team also discusses how to interpret fatigue, how ArmCare fits into a complete throwing program, and why “something is better than nothing” when it comes to recovery training. We also open the episode with a fun discussion on MLB Opening Day, robot umpires (ABS system), Cy Young predictions, and the future of baseball. If you're a baseball parent, coach, or athlete trying to build a stronger, healthier arm, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately. 📩 Questions for the podcast? [email protected]

Most rehab programs get athletes out of pain… but not back to performance. In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, Dr. Craig Duggan breaks down what’s missing in traditional rehab—and how combining strength data, biomechanics, and load management changes everything. From youth athletes to pros, this conversation dives into: Why “time-based rehab” isn’t enough The role of strength metrics in return-to-throw decisions How poor communication between coaches, PTs, and trainers leads to injuries The biggest mistakes still happening in arm care today Why movement isn’t “right vs wrong”—it’s about capacity What young athletes actually need to stay healthy and throw harder This is how you bridge the gap between rehab and performance. Be sure to follow Craig for more rehab and baseball training advice: https://www.instagram.com/precisionspnc/ https://www.precisionptnc.com/    

What actually drives pitching performance, and why are so many players still getting it wrong? In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with legendary pitching coach and biomechanics pioneer Tom House to break down the future of pitching development. From his early work with elite athletes to today’s cutting-edge tools like Mustard and ArmCare, Tom and Weston Lombard of Mustard share how the game is evolving beyond radar-gun readings—and what players, coaches, and parents need to understand to build durable, high-performing pitchers. We dive into: Why velocity alone is misleading The missing link between mechanics and strength How data is changing player development (and where it falls short) The concept of “windows of trainability” Why throwing strikes might be the most underrated skill in baseball This is all about performance, durability, and actually developing pitchers, not just velo. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro + Why this conversation matters 1:00 – Who is Tom House and his impact on pitching 2:00 – What Mustard is and how it’s evolving 4:00 – The shift from collecting data → applying data 6:00 – “Democratizing elite information” for players and coaches 8:00 – Player-led development vs coach-led systems 10:00 – The 80% rule: why tools don’t replace coaches 11:30 – What Mustard actually measures (and why it matters) 14:00 – Using tech in the backyard vs team setting 16:00 – The real value of sports (beyond performance) 20:00 – How ArmCare + Mustard work together 21:30 – What declining arm strength reveals in mechanics 24:00 – What this tech would’ve changed for past players 25:00 – Measuring workload, recovery, and true capacity 27:00 – Why younger athletes improve the fastest 29:00 – Windows of trainability (huge concept) 32:00 – The danger of building “big engines” without control 34:00 – Why pitching injuries are rising 36:00 – The velocity vs command problem 38:00 – Social media vs real development (hard truth) 40:00 – Why teams need more pitchers—not just harder throwers 42:00 – The value of throwing strikes (career longevity) 43:00 – Final advice: dream big, but build a process Learn more about the Mustard App at https://teammstrd.com/